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∫ Art in the Loft, on the third floor of the Center Building at 109 N. 2nd Ave. in Alpena, is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Visit arti

MARSP to hold annual meeting May 9 ALPENA — MARSP (Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel) will hold their annual meeting on Thur

ALPENA — The National Day of Prayer is an annual day of observance held on the first Thursday of May, designated by the United States Congress, when people ar

sschulwitz@thealpenanews.com News Photo By Steve Schulwitz Rotary Club of Alpena President Wendy Servia, left, and President-elect JoAnne Gallagher visit Rotary Island Park in the Thunder Bay River in Alpena last week. The club plans renovations to the island this year and a celebration in 2022 to honor the club’s 100th anniversary. ALPENA — After fighting through a challenging year of canceled fundraising events and community projects in 2020, area service groups hope to rebound this yea...

sschulwitz@thealpenanews.com News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena Lions Club members Bernie Lamp III, left, and Bernie Lamp Jr., center, show off a box of glasses donated to Dennis Neumann. The glasses are distributed around the globe via the Most Ministries charity. ALPENA — The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on local nonprofits, causing fundraising declines and the cancellation of programs. Lost revenue from fundraisers limits what charities can do to help improve the lives of others, ...